Remember to Vote C/PP School Issue -Tuesday March 16th,2010

Tuesday 3/16/2010 is an important day in the history of the Lindley/Presho School which opened its doors to students for the first time 53 years ago in September,1957.Our children, neighbor's children and children of relatives have passed through it's doors during these 53 years. The school's future hangs in balance as we vote tomorrow on the School Board's proposed Alt C. which would close the school- (The Alma Mater of how many Lindley children??)Remember to exercise your Constitutional Right and vote "Yes " or "No" as to whether or not the doors of the Lindley/Presho School remain open.It has served the community well during the 53 years of its existence.

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